MISSILES

Offense platform · North Korea

Pukguksong-2

Model: KN-15

The Pukguksong-2 is a North Korean medium-range ballistic missile designed for nuclear and conventional strikes. Current stock: Estimated fewer than 50 units. Production: Challenging due to solid-fuel technology advancements. Historical Usage: Tested as part of North Korea's missile program demonstrations. Countermeasures: Regional missile defense systems like Patriot or Aegis Ashore are effective.

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Pukguksong-2

Configured simulation parameters

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Munition
Pukguksong-2 MRBM
Ammunition type
missile
Target class
ballistic missile
Range
2,000,000 m
Speed
3,000 m/s
Mass
33,000 kg
Unit cost
5,000,000 USD

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